Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians vote on Monday in a general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 47 political parties and more than 10,900 …

7th Ethiopian general election in Ethiopia: Voter surge and electoral innovations - opinion

Periodic elections are a defining feature of democratic governance. In accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, general elections are held every five years to enable citizens to exercise their democratic right to …

As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed

Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) gave a green light for the vote to proceed despite continuing internal conflicts and human rights abuses. While it is important to keep the momentum …

Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy

Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026 On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under …

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Ethiopia’s Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst

  Addis Ababa, June1, 2026 —As Africa’s second-most populous country and one of the continent’s most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the polls, American political analyst Andrew …

Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam Says Ethiopia Marching Fast toward Promised Land of Prosperity

Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 — Ethiopia is moving rapidly out of poverty toward the promised land of prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Al Mariam. Emeritus Professor Alemayehu G. Mariam, widely known as Al Mariam, wrote: “There is no question …

Beyond the Noise: What Ethiopia’s 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation’s Future

By Selamawit Getachew As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and positive developments within the country. While global …

Ethiopia heads to the polls under the shadow of dissent and armed conflict

ADDIS ABABA — As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh general elections since the downfall of the military regime in 1991 on Monday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But critics …

Dubai Chambers, Ethiopia strengthen trade, investment ties

Dubai Chambers has conducted a series of high-level meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organizations in Addis Ababa as part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations between Dubai and Ethiopia. The …